declamation
UK/deklə'meɪʃ(ə)n/US/.deklә'meiʃәn/
GREB2
Definitions
n.
Theatrical or impassioned public speaking or recitation.
慷慨激昂的演讲；朗诵
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedNoun of declaim (de- fully + clam + -ation) = impassioned, theatrical speech or recitation. See declaim.
Root claim still carries 24 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.theatrical declamation戏剧性朗诵
- 2.classical declamation古典朗诵
Example Sentences
- 1.
His speech turned into pure declamation.
- 2.
Students practiced declamation of classic poems.